Tennis is a sport that can be played for a lifetime, and the players span all age groups. We recognize a need for junior tournament players as well as adults to stay on the court even through some injuries. Dedicated tennis players, regardless of age or level, don’t want to stop playing. Even those in their 40s or older are likely to be very distressed to find something that would keep them from playing for years to come. 

The tennis medicine program at Loyola University Health System provides specific care for a range of tennis-related injuries. Our experienced staff looks to find the root cause of every injury, whether it is mechanics, volume of play, injury diagnosis, equipment, inflexibility, or strength deficits. 

You can watch a number of tennis medicine videos that will explain how we can help prevent or treat common tennis injuries.

Among junior players, injuries become more likely during growth periods, and during intense periods of play − including heavy training, tournaments and other high-level competitions. For older players, there are clear indications that the risk of injury increases with age. The older you are, the more likely you are to develop rotator cuff injuries, lateral elbow problems (tennis elbow) or meniscus injuries. Biomechanics and technique play a large role in many tennis-related injuries

Our biggest goals are to treat and prevent injuries for both groups.